painter

GWC General Contractors; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

GWC General Contractors on-site painting helper role is open for candidates with close attention to detail and a readiness to work in diverse conditions. You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, apply coatings and assist with wallpaper installations as directed across our projects.

Ideal applicants have some painting experience, can distinguish colours, and are able to work outdoors in different environments. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety and reliability in a physical, hands-on setting.

Qualifications

• Secondary school certificate is required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in painting or related trades.
• Work must be completed at the physical location; no remote option.
• Ability to work outdoors in various environments and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted.
• Repair cracks and holes.
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture.
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls.
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings.
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging.
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Colour matching

Team player

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Education

Secondary school certificate

Tools

Airless spray equipment

Brush painting

Patterned rollers

Roller painting

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Underground
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Various locations
• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare, clean and sand surfaces to be painted
• Repair cracks and holes
• Mix paint to desired colour and texture
• Measure, cut and apply wallpaper and other fabric to walls
• Advise consumers on colours and choice of wall coverings
• Erect scaffolding and swing stages and attach rigging
• Apply paint, wallpaper and other materials and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces
• Estimate costs and materials

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Airless spray equipment
• Brush painting
• Patterned rollers
• Roller painting

Surface preparation experience

• Drywall taping/patching

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player